Greetings to the people of Earth.
I've always wanted to say that! Now that I did, I can now get on with other things.
I'm a science fiction writer (not famous yet) born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I've lived in the Czech Republic and Germany, and though I am currently back in Chicago, much of my heart remains in the Czech Republic. Maybe it's the beer. Or the bread. I hope to live in Moscow soon, as a big portion of my heart already resides there. I've had an interest in science fiction since an early age and will probably maintain that interest for the rest of my life. I love SF, and anything else that embraces the spirit of discovery...or anything that chafes against the arbitrary boundaries of "conformity."Â
I discovered Renderosity a couple of years back when I was browsing the internet, looking for cool images to spark my imagination during a period of writer's block. It wasn't a serious block, but I needed something to make me ask the sorts of questions that I always ask before settling down to craft a short story or novella. Since that time, I've written quite a lot and I've begun to post photographs and other visual works that I created here...partially because I love the Renderosity community in general, and partially because the images and text-snippets that I have contributed here are something of an ongoing journal. I'm incredibly lazy when it comes to journal keeping, and so posting picures of particular significance actually helps me to remember the things I want to remembe, without having to eat into my fiction writing time by writing non fiction. Well, at least that's my excuse and I am sticking with it.
I entered into the field of photography totally by accident; I'd always been interested in capturing small stories, but it wasn't until my journey to Europe that I began to consciously seek out tableaus that imply stories in progress. As a result of that, my writing is growing in unexpected directions, and I look forward to becoming more and more active here, and in other artistic/publishing fields.
For those looking at my gallery, enjoy it and feel free to leave comments and sitemail! Good day to all!
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Comments (18)
ronmolina
Excellent commentary and pic! I love to read what you write. It is always well done, flows well and interesting.
mbz2662
Oh my gosh, I love the neon color. I like how the flash darkened the background and brought out the vibrant colors. A beautiful composition and wonderful birthday dedication. Happy Birthday Andrea :)
Rainbowgirl
Happy birthday Andrea! (Whoever you are - being important to Chip makes you important!) Many thanks Chipka, for this exceptional shot and dedication poem! (It is no poem? O yes, it is!) As always you captured my mind far beyond the really interesting work I'm here to do!
jayfar
This is a very nice picture and dedi.
JuliSonne
You did it to let the beauty on the wayside look elegant. Your sentence "They're incredibly hearty and shamelessly attractive." is so passionate .... From wallflower to Rose. A wonderful birthday in word and picture!!
ia-du-lin
beautiful photo, great colors and details.
kgb224
Superb capture and dedication my friend. God bless.
durleybeachbum
Thanyou so much, Chip! A brilliant shot of the Thistles and a fascinating narrative. (And I wouldn't put an East European sausage anywhere near my face, that's for sure!!)
Faemike55
Fantastic image and fascinating narrative/dedication to Andrea
MrsRatbag
Lovely and a perfect dedi, both the shot and the narrative!
jendellas
A super birthday dedi to Andrea!!
flavia49
very nice dedication
helanker
A wonderful dedication for Andrea. They really have lovely colors and clarity.
bobrgallegos
Wonderful explosion of color against that black backround!!
wysiwig
Andrea beat me to it. I thought these might be thistles, which are easier to spell than pronounce. Flash was a great choice. The black background really sets them off. So MurphyStreet was once the Jewish Quarter? The previous name wouldn't have started with a 'K' and ended with an 'E' by any chance?
Wolfenshire
Incredible colors and captured so well. It's a beautiful image.
sandra46
WONDERFUL WORK!
auntietk
!!! This is gorgeous! Your choice of flash makes these thistles look like something incredible and exotic, something to be treasured and admired. It's a fabulous shot, and a beautiful birthday card!